Padbury Community Kindergarten

Nestled in the shade of a 200 year old Tuart Tree Padbury Community Kindy offers children a magical oasis for play-based, child-led learning and discovery. Here our students enjoy indoor and outdoor learning experiences, in a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment. Learn more about our kindy program, philosophy and how we operate.
Nestled in the shade of a 200 year old Tuart Tree, Padbury Community Kindy offers children a magical oasis for play-based learning and discovery.



Kindy Program

Padbury Community Kindy is a four year old kindergarten program. To be eligible to attend, children must turn 4 by June 30 of their enrolment year. In line with the national curriculum, our program is based on children’s interests with a focus on social, emotional, physical and early literacy and numeracy development.

Children attend 2.5 days each week:
Tuesday: 8.40am - 2.45pm
Wednesday: 8.40am - 11.30am
Thursday: 8.40am - 2.45pm

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Our Philosophy

We follow the national kindergarten curriculum, delivered with an emphasis on play and exploration - an approach proven to nurture brains with ‘flexibility and improved potential for learning later in life’ (Lester & Russell, 2008, p. 9). Use the buttons below to browse more information on the curriculum and this approach. We also value the vital role that families play in children's education - our doors are always open and we welcome families to get involved.

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NATIONAL CURRICULUM




Kindy Program

Padbury Community Kindy is a four year old kindergarten program. To be eligible for enrolment children must turn 4 by June 30 of the year that they plan to attend. In line with the national curriculum, our program is based on children’s interests with a focus on social, emotional, physical and early literacy and numeracy development.

Children attend 2.5 days each week. See our FAQs page for session times and days.

AGE ELIGIBILITY CALCULATOR

Our Philosophy

We follow the National Kindergarten Curriculum, delivered with an emphasis on play and exploration - an approach proven to nurture brains with ‘flexibility and improved potential for learning later in life’ (Lester & Russell, 2008, p. 9). Use the buttons below to browse more information on the curriculum and this approach. We also value the vital role that families play in children's education - our doors are always open and we welcome families to get involved.

PLAY-BASED LEARNING

Parent Committee

One of the great things about community kindy is the opportunity to get involved and play an active part in shaping your child's kindy experience. Community kindergartens are managed by a voluntary parent committee, working in collaboration with the teaching staff. Community kindergartens are a team effort, focused on delivering a fantastic learning experience for all children. Many life-long friendships (for children and families) begin right here at kindy.

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Our Kindy Program

Padbury Community Kindy is a four year old kindergarten program. To be eligible to attend, children must turn 4 by June 30 of their enrolment year. In line with the national curriculum, our program is based on children’s interests with a focus on social, emotional, physical and early literacy and numeracy development.

Children attend 2.5 days each week. See our FAQs page for session times and days.

AGE ELIGIBILITY CALCULATOR

Our Philosophy

We follow the National Kindergarten Curriculum, delivered with an emphasis on play and exploration - an approach proven to nurture brains with ‘flexibility and improved potential for learning later in life’ (Lester & Russell, 2008, p. 9). Use the buttons below to browse more information on the curriculum and this approach. We also value the vital role that families play in children's education - our doors are always open and we welcome families to get involved.

DISCOVER PLAY-BASED LEARNING

Facilities

Children let their imagination run wild as they explore our magical outdoor classroom. This is where we ride bikes; climb trees; forage through the fairy garden; and bake delights in our custom-built mud kitchen. The finishing touches are also being added to our very own cubby house - coming soon. Inside our classroom children benefit from modern teaching technologies; light tables; dress ups; music; books; puzzles; arts and crafts; and so much more... Come and discover the wonder for yourself.



Parent Committee

One of the great things about community kindy is the opportunity to get involved and play an active part in shaping your child's kindy experience. Community kindergartens are managed by a voluntary parent committee, working in collaboration with the teaching staff. Community kindergartens are a team effort, focused on delivering a fantastic learning experience for all children. Many life-long friendships (for children and families) begin right here at kindy.

CONNECT WITH 2020 COMMITTEE

Facilities

Children let their imagination run wild as they explore our magical outdoor classroom. This is where we ride bikes; climb trees; forage through the fairy garden; and bake delights in our custom-built mud kitchen. The finishing touches are also being added to our very own cubby house - coming soon. Inside our classroom children benefit from modern teaching technologies; light tables; dress ups; music; books; puzzles; arts and crafts; and so much more... Come and discover the wonder for yourself.

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Parent Committee

One of the great things about community kindy is the opportunity to get involved and play an active part in shaping your child's kindy experience. Community kindergartens are managed by a voluntary parent committee, working in collaboration with the teaching staff. Community kindergartens are a team effort, focused on delivering a fantastic learning experience for all children. Many life-long friendships (for children and families) begin right here at kindy.

CONNECT WITH 2018 COMMITTEE


Facilities

Children let their imagination run wild as they explore our magical outdoor classroom. This is where we ride bikes; climb trees; forage through the fairy garden; and bake delights in our custom-built mud kitchen. The finishing touches are also being added to our very own cubby house - coming soon.

Inside our classroom children benefit from modern teaching technologies; light tables; dress ups; music; books; puzzles; arts and crafts; and so much more...

Come and discover the wonder of Padbury Community Kindy.

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“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”William Butler Yeats
“Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire.”William Butler Yeats